Embryonic by Flaming Lips (The) (CD, Oct-2009, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

I could bore you with comparisons to prog bands and albums (Pink Floyd--Ummagumma, The Residents least melodic stuff). I could compare this to older Flaming Lips albums and explain that this really does sound like some of their older stuff. I could tell you to listen to this 50 times and I promise you will start to appreciate it. But all of that would be senseless because what it boils down to is if you are expecting another Yoshimi you WILL be disappointed. On the other hand, if you are brave and enjoy a crazy trip, lo fi soundscapes, and beautiful notes that most would consider noise you will love this. I have read very few middle of the road reviews on this one. It really is an either love or hate album. I fall into the love category.

When I first heard it I thought it was pretty cool. It has continued to grow on me ever since (I have been listening non-stop for over a week). It is so much deeper and darker now than it was when I first listened. There are layers and layers of emotion and pain and bits and pieces of insanity. Imagine Daniel Johnston making a purely psychedelic album. This is kind of like that. To get the full experience listen in a quiet place in the dark. It will blow you away. 5 Huge Stars.